Tag: Labor

The Obama administration announced a series of programs Friday aimed at helping people with criminal records find jobs and gain an education. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House announces new programs to reduce recidivism

Kelly Cohen · June 24, 2016 11:08 am

A direct cause of low job gains is the ongoing stagnation of American small businesses. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

New tax bill would help struggling labor market

Chip Rogers · June 24, 2016 4:03 am

The law eliminated collective bargaining for state government workers. (AP Photo/M.L. Johnson)

Beltway Confidential

Scott Walker’s union reforms didn’t harm Wisconsin schools

Jason Russell · June 23, 2016 4:17 pm

"Today, Article I of the Constitution was vindicated," Ryan said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Paul Ryan touts ‘major victory’ in Supreme Court immigration decision

Washington Examiner Staff · June 23, 2016 2:58 pm

For most of 2015 and 2016, jobless claims have provided one of the most encouraging signs that the U.S. economic recovery still has momentum. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Jobless claims fall to 259,000, lowest since April

Joseph Lawler · June 23, 2016 12:32 pm

Eventually, this unusual presidential election cycle will turn to issues, including THE ISSUE: Does America really want four more years of progressivism on steroids? (AP Photo)

The definition of insanity

Robert Ehrlich · June 23, 2016 4:04 am

Labor group: 'The truth is he doesn't have a clue how to fix our problems, he would only make them worse.' (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

AFL-CIO scorns Trump’s outreach to working class

Sean Higgins · June 22, 2016 7:10 pm

AR Squared, the policy arm of America Rising, released the ad Wednesday as part of its latest hit on Tom Steyer. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Ad accuses Steyer of dividing Democrats

Kyle Feldscher · June 22, 2016 5:04 pm

"Growth must be the top priority" of regulation, not financial stability, Chamber president says. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Chamber: Obama’s regs create ‘glass ceiling’ blocking job growth

Sean Higgins · June 22, 2016 4:29 pm

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's executive order, issued last year, created a "direct care worker representative" for the healthcare workers. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Judges mock Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf’s executive order

Sean Higgins · June 21, 2016 11:26 pm

Supreme Court slaps down Labor Dept. on overtime exemption

Sean Higgins · June 20, 2016 10:24 pm

Americans 65 and older are staying on the job, many in full-time positions, delaying retirement. (iStock Photo)

Washington Secrets

New Normal: Elderly workers 75+ not giving up full-time jobs

Paul Bedard · June 20, 2016 5:48 pm